The latest news about and from the Worshipful Company of Butchers

ANZAC Day 2026

Published on: 14 May 2026ANZAC Day 2026

On Saturday 25th of April, The Master was invited to attend the ANZAC Day event in London, an honour to have The Worshipful Company of Butchers represented on this special occasion.

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WCB Corporate Partners lunch 2026

Published on: 7 May 2026WCB Corporate Partners lunch 2026

On the 30th of April we welcomed our WCB Corporate Partners to a special lunch at Butchers' Hall

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Master's Blog April 2026

Published on: 30 April 2026Master's Blog April 2026

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Celebration and Connection: April Court Lunch Highlights

Published on: 29 April 2026Celebration and Connection: April Court Lunch Highlights

Highlights included a keynote address by Scott Hamer, the presentation of the 2025 Gary Baker Award, the welcome of two new Freemen, and recognition of prize winners from the 200 Club and Champagne raffle, all set within a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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Bridget Morgan – 2025 Gary Baker Award Winner

Published on: 15 April 2026Bridget Morgan – 2025 Gary Baker Award Winner

Bridget Morgan is the winner of the 2025 Award, which was hotly contested with 7 candidates being shortlisted for the award.

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Master's Blog March 2026

Published on: 29 March 2026Master's Blog March 2026

Two trips to Glasgow, signing The Armed Forces Covenant at Court, processing through the streets of the City of London to Mansion House, returning the next day to dinner at the Mansion House, the United Guilds Service at St Paul’s Cathedral, an interesting and uplifting visit to Plumpton College, lunch at The Old Bailey with the Judges and dining with Furniture Makers and Coopers and Master Mariners …who said being Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers wasn’t a challenge?

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The Boar's Head Ceremony 2026

Published on: 20 March 2026The Boar's Head Ceremony 2026

The Boar’s Head ceremony is one of the oldest ceremonies in The City of London, and it is when The Worshipful Company of Butchers parade through The City to Mansion House to present the Lord Mayor of The City of London with a ‘boar’s head’! Apparently, this can trace its origins back to 1343, when John Hammond (a grocer) was The City's Lord Mayor.

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Master's Blog February 2026

Published on: 28 February 2026Master's Blog February 2026

My diary is getting busier as the year progresses with a range of different activities providing lots of different experiences and fun.

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Master's Blog January 2026

Published on: 30 January 2026Master's Blog January 2026

A very Happy 2026 to all. A relatively slow start for me so far in January, not that I’m complaining after the whirlwind of last year! Two stunning highlights to tell you about this month and both at Butchers’ Hall!

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A Warm Welcome to our New Charity Partners

Published on: 20 January 2026A Warm Welcome to our New Charity Partners

Welcome to Aberlour Children’s Charity and Shallowford Farm as our principal beneficiaries for the 2026–2029 three-year cycle.

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See our latest list of events and Court Lunches, come and join us.

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Members' Area

We like to keep most things open for all to see, but for news and announcements that are for Liverymen only we will post here, with access to members only.

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